1
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies
traditionally the family puts lots of decorations on and around the Christmas tree
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an army veteran proudly wearing his old military decorations
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Recent Examples of decoration
By late Monday morning, flags were at half-staff in this small downtown and the decorations were coming down—early.
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Grant Blankenship, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden on Friday is set to award the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, to seven U.S. Army veterans for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Grant Blankenship, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
President Joe Biden on Friday is set to award the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, to seven U.S. Army veterans for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoration
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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On The Office, what are the awards called that Michael hands out to his employees?Alex Vance, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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There, the single reaches 6.7 million in format audience, up 24% from the prior week and enough to secure the Greatest Gainer award.Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Search is the prize, as should have been pretty clear when Apple went to court to help Google defend its default search spot on a billion iPhones.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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During that time, the winner of the period film prize won the production design Oscar twice: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2020 and Mank in 2021.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The adornment is timeless and coquettish, meaning flirty, meaning fun.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Besides the more than 44,000 paint colors and expansive interior options the company can change dash panels and accompanying metals, hood ornaments, ceiling adornments and more.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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He was selected Entertainment Lawyer of the Year by the Beverly Hills Bar Association in 2010 and received the Distinguished Entertainment Leadership Award from the Anti-Defamation League, among many other accolades.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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As for the Mets, Guerrero's accolades speak for themselves: four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a Gold Glove.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The show initially lasted only two seasons in the early '90s and took home three Golden Globe honors in 1991, including Best TV Series and Best Actor for Kyle MacLachlan.Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Goi, Joan Churchill, John Simmons and Pete Romano also are set for career honors from the group.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Decoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoration. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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